Griff in Fairbanks wrote:Ballenxj wrote:StingrayL82 wrote:Ballenxj wrote:StingrayL82 wrote:
It’s possible but I’m not the only one who has had that problem with the 46RE
Griff, if I keep the OD turned off (except on freeways), can I expect better longevity then?
I just had the trans fluid and filter changed before it turned 70k. The guys in the transmission shop said it looked like new inside.
Yikes. :(
It should look new. If it's cloudy, brown, or smells slightly burnt, you may already have problems.
Running empty on the highway is okay. You don't want it constantly in and out of overdrive. If that starts happening, turn off overdrive. <-------->
Driving style matters too. Hard on the throttle causes OD thrashing.
I already knew about turning the OD off when either loaded, or in hilly country, but thanks for the warnings. Reminders are always good, especially at my age. ;)
FWIW, My friends 98 Dodge has (I think) the same transmission as mine, with around 176 k on the clock.I'll have to ask him, but I think he's been trouble free?
